Political Breakdown Sup. Bilal Mahmood Wants to Spread Homeless Services Across the City
Jul 22, 2025
Bilal Mahmood, the first Muslim American on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, discusses his ambitious plans for homelessness services across districts. He emphasizes the need for citywide legislative measures to address overcrowding and ensure equitable resource distribution. Mahmood reflects on his immigrant background shaping his commitment to tackle inequality and homelessness. The conversation also touches on the importance of community engagement and a data-driven approach to effectively combat local challenges.
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Concerns Over Private Facility Death
- Community concerns around a private facility in Tenderloin escalated after the death of a resident.
- The GEO Group-run facility faces allegations of harassment and civil rights violations, prompting calls for a public hearing.
Unequal Shelter Distribution Problem
- Homelessness in San Francisco is unevenly served, with some neighborhoods bearing disproportionate shelter responsibility.
- Adding shelter closer to where people are homeless helps both access and economic recovery in heavily burdened districts.
Add Shelters, Use Data
- Build more shelters in neighborhoods with unmet shelter needs instead of closing existing ones.
- Use a data-driven, equitable approach to distribute shelter capacity citywide.